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MSP urges action to counter spate of ‘spikings’ in Scotland
MSP urges action to counter spate of ‘spikings’ in Scotland
21 October 2021
Spiking by injection has been reported in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen in recent days.
Logan Mwangi: Boy, 14, appears in court charged with murder of five-year-old
Logan Mwangi: Boy, 14, appears in court charged with murder of five-year-old
21 October 2021
The teenager has appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court.
Senior officer expresses regret over mistakes made in Stephen Port investigation
Senior officer expresses regret over mistakes made in Stephen Port investigation
21 October 2021
The officer said he wishes he had ‘pushed harder’ to get specialist murder detectives to take over the case.
One house demolished as work continues to make blast scene safe
One house demolished as work continues to make blast scene safe
21 October 2021
A family of four were taken to hospital following the incident in Ayr on Monday evening.
Man charged with murder and terrorism over fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess
Man charged with murder and terrorism over fatal stabbing of MP Sir David Amess
21 October 2021
The Conservative MP for Southend West was killed on Friday.
Edward VIII’s love letter fetches more than £7,000 at auction
Edward VIII’s love letter fetches more than £7,000 at auction
21 October 2021
The letter to his mistress Freda Dudley Ward was written when he was the Prince of Wales in 1919.
Hospital bosses warn of nine-hour waits amid record A&E demand
Hospital bosses warn of nine-hour waits amid record A&E demand
21 October 2021
Staff in Newcastle were dealing with patient numbers higher than during the “worst winters”, despite it being only October.
Tory MPs voice concerns over face mask ‘obsession’ amid booster rollout fears
Tory MPs voice concerns over face mask ‘obsession’ amid booster rollout fears
21 October 2021
Dr Andrew Murrison voiced concerns a focus on non-pharmaceutical interventions could ‘obscure’ the key message on getting people to have their jabs.
Church leaders’ message of reconciliation at Northern Ireland centenary service
Church leaders’ message of reconciliation at Northern Ireland centenary service
21 October 2021
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney were among dignitaries who attended the service.
Crackdown on buy now pay later sector looms as consultation is launched
Crackdown on buy now pay later sector looms as consultation is launched
21 October 2021
The Treasury has launched a consultation into bringing the buy now pay later sector under regulation.
Inquest jury told to find ex-soldier died of neck wound not police Taser
Inquest jury told to find ex-soldier died of neck wound not police Taser
21 October 2021
Spencer Beynon, a former platoon sergeant from Llanelli, South Wales, died in 2016 after officers were called amid concerns over his behaviour.
Flood warnings issued and Thames Barrier closed in wake of Storm Aurore
Flood warnings issued and Thames Barrier closed in wake of Storm Aurore
21 October 2021
Heavy rain fell on Wednesday night and into the early hours of Thursday across southern England.
Indian PM Modi to attend Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow
Indian PM Modi to attend Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow
21 October 2021
News comes after leaked documents show efforts by countries including India putting pressure on UN science body to change report.
Iceland to give away food on last day of shelf life to online customers free
Iceland to give away food on last day of shelf life to online customers free
21 October 2021
The supermarket says its ‘Free on Last Day of Life’ initiative has the potential to give away more than 1.3 million items worth £500,000 a year.
Welsh NHS boss warns of ‘hard period ahead’ as winter looms
Welsh NHS boss warns of ‘hard period ahead’ as winter looms
21 October 2021
Dr Andrew Goodall said the dual challenge of the Covid-19 pandemic and other respiratory viruses will put enormous pressure on the NHS in Wales.
Dementia-friendly calendar created by woman with Alzheimer’s ‘a great legacy’
Dementia-friendly calendar created by woman with Alzheimer’s ‘a great legacy’
21 October 2021
Val Horncastle’s widower Keith says the Memory Calendar is a ‘great legacy’ for her to leave.
New Lumo train service linking London and Edinburgh launches
New Lumo train service linking London and Edinburgh launches
21 October 2021
The firm is competing with state run train operator London North Eastern Railway and airlines in providing Anglo-Scottish travel.
New terms in Oxford English Dictionary as language of climate crisis takes hold
New terms in Oxford English Dictionary as language of climate crisis takes hold
21 October 2021
The special update of the authoritative dictionary is dedicated to the language of climate change.
Bill Turnbull taking leave of absence from Classic FM show for ‘health reasons’
Bill Turnbull taking leave of absence from Classic FM show for ‘health reasons’
21 October 2021
The former BBC Breakfast presenter has hosted a show on the station since 2016.
12 incidents of people being spiked with ‘something sharp’ probed by police
12 incidents of people being spiked with ‘something sharp’ probed by police
21 October 2021
It follows reports of other ‘spiking’ incidents in several parts of the UK.